Episodes

  • Thriving Together: Higher Ed, Community, & Joy
    Oct 11 2024

    Meet Dra. Mara Lopez! It took Dra. Mara almost 12 years to finish her bachelors degree and she is a trailblazer in so many ways for pushing through education, going on to get her master’s degree, and also obtaining a doctoral degree. She is fueled by family and community. Tune in to hear her story.


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    50 mins
  • 10 Tips To Help You Be Successful As A Student
    Oct 6 2024

    Listen to these 10 tips that have helped me out as a first-gen PhD College Student!

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    27 mins
  • Deep Roots, Wide Horizons: First-Gen Growth Through Travel & Care For Ourselves & The Land
    Sep 12 2024

    Learn from Adilene Sandoval and hear about the importance of rest, making brave choices like going out-of-state for college and traveling the world, and the importance of sustainability and caring for the land.

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    58 mins
  • How to PhD: Mentorship And The Ganas To Learn
    Sep 11 2024

    In this episode you'll learn about the mentors who have made a difference in my educational journey and hear about how I stayed motivated to apply to a PhD program.

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    24 mins
  • Resume Tips & What I Wish I Knew Before My First Job
    Aug 24 2024

    Learn some tips to update your resume, and hear some advice from our listeners about what they wish they knew before they started their first job.

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    20 mins
  • Life Lessons at 11: Crafting, Patience, and Persistence
    Aug 23 2024

    In this episode you'll hear from my 11-year old niece, Jayleen, about the importance of doing hobbies you enjoy, taking a break, and getting back up when you're ready!

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    12 mins
  • First-Gen Problems: How To Job?
    Aug 15 2024

    In this episode I reflect on my experience with finding the right job, and share tips for interviewing and learning how to interview the employer too!

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    23 mins
  • Cultivating Justice: A First-Gen Grad's Path to Education, Advocacy, & Hope
    Aug 7 2024

    Meet Criselia, proud first-generation college graduate, DACA recipient, recipient of Advanced Parole, and my sister! Criselia is a strong advocate for higher education and immigrant rights.

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    49 mins